Articles About European Commission

With Signs Of Hope Its Time To Bet On Brexit Getting A Deal

Nich Moore December 15, 2020 18:57:56

A bet on Brexit seemed so easy. There was no way Britain would leave the EU without getting a trade deal. That would be ridiculously stupid. And yet here we are. With just days to go the two sides are still wrangling over fishing. Both sides are emanating pessimism like it was going out of fashion. Which might explain why online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet365 are offering just 1/2 on them reaching a deal. They need to. Otherwise, who’d back it? It looks a lost cause now.

Margrethe Vestager to Win the Leadership at the 2019 European Commission President Odds

Francisca April 17, 2019 13:34:05

The European Elections will take place in May and most parties already announced their Spitzenkadidat. As Jean-Claude Juncker is not seeking a second mandate, a new face will represent the European Union. And according to our 2019 European Commission President odds, Margrethe Vestager is likely to succeed the Luxembourgish politician.

2019 Welcomes New Online Gambling Legislation in Sweden

Staff February 21, 2018 08:55:25

Swedish citizens can’t wait to say Happy New Year’s 2019. It is the day that the new online gambling legislation in Sweden would be coming into effect! Updated on 26.02.2018 1st of January 2019 will be the official start of a new gambling era in Sweden. On this day, websites specifically for Swedish punters can […]

Plans Released for the Liberalization of Swedish Gambling Laws

Akos September 25, 2015 09:08:20

The proposal for consideration of the new Swedish gambling laws is scheduled to take place in Autumn, 2017. By 2018, Sweden gambling laws might undergo a considerate change as Ardalan Shekarabi, Sweden’s Minister of Public Administration prepares a new licensing system. According to online gambling news in Sweden, this move is the response to the […]

High iGaming Tax Rate For Online Operators in Holland Has Euromat Taking the Government To Court

Phyllis F. May 12, 2015 12:53:26

Euromat believes that online operators will appreciate licenses even if they are obliged to pay the same tax as land-based businesses . The European Amusement and Gaming Federation (Euromat) has filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding Dutch iGaming tax rate. With Holland’s iGaming status about to be made legal under Dutch gambling laws, […]

European Commission Bets On Latest Digital Single Market Proposals

Nich Moore May 10, 2015 12:21:10

The EU wants to level the digital playing field with the Digital Single Market but will gaming companies ever get to benefit from legislation likely to face a tricky road ahead? The European Union has always harked after harmonization in the same way that Captain Ahab set sail after the whale in Moby Dick. A […]

UK Gambling Commission Hammering Out Dispute Settlement Rules

December 5, 2014 19:39:52

Foreign internet casinos in the UK will now be required to comply with domestic regulations. But first, regulations must get past the European Commission. Recent changes to British gambling laws have increased the powers of the UK Gambling Commission to tax and regulate offshore iGaming providers. Such companies serving British customers will be required to […]

EC Sets New Guidelines for Regulating Online Gambling

Monica E. August 7, 2014 12:12:55

The European Commission says protecting minors and restricting advertising are the most important factors to consider when regulating online gambling. Three main points are included in the European Commission’s (EC) non-binding recommendation: the importance of protecting minors, some restrictions on advertising, and ensuring the provision of basic information on gambling websites. These are the main […]

Polish Gambling Laws to Be Amended

Monica E. June 30, 2014 12:47:47

Authorities in Poland have drafted a new proposal to liberalize the state’s online gambling market. Good news for companies offering internet gambling in Poland. Local authorities are in the process of improving the country’s legislation by taking a more liberal approach to licensing. The government has drafted an amendment to the current Polish gambling laws […]

Swedish Gambling Monopoly Profits Drop

Monica E. June 3, 2014 14:58:12

The Swedish gambling monopoly has seen a significant drop in profits after cutting bonuses and promotions. Svenska Spel’s excuse for instituting a gambling monopoly in Sweden is the need to protect customers from gambling addiction, but the European Commission had very good reason to question its motives, as the only company licensed to operate under […]